THe following photos are the rare footage of INDIA depicting it wealth, economically and culturally and how it lead its own downfall in hands of British empire.!
1. This photos of the oldest road of India, the grand trunk roadbuilt by Sher Shah Suri. It was used to be one the busiest trade routes of all time.
2. The imperial airways HANNO passenger carries the England to India air mail stopping in Sharjah to refuel. It was consider a plane of very high value, just like today’s concord
3. THe aerial view of jama masjid in 18th century. Just compare the relative pictures of the 18th and 20th century pics.. there is almost no difference in size or shape of the buildings behind jama masjid. IS India really developing?
4. A sect of vaishnawas sitting together for a group photo. IN olden days vaishnavas sect used to be considered next to the brahmin sect. Just observe the elegance and richness in them, and behind them
5. A royal party for women of only high classes. Only wives and daughters of kings or generals were allowed to participate in that.
6. A rare view of presidents palace and Parliament building in new delhi. Just observe the land behind m towards you was totally empty.. now it is filled with embassy’s.
7. A group of dancing girls, before starting to perform. Look at their elegance and jewelery.
8. From such a pompous level, After the occupation INDIANs were reduced to mere servants who were capable only for pedicure and waiving fans.
9.The daughter of indian maharaja, seated on a panther which she killed with one shot.
10.what we were before interdependence and what we became after in one paragraph..